If you still use it at home AirPort Time Capsule, we have some unpleasant news for you. Apple because in macOS 27 Golden Gate definitively says goodbye to the technology on which this product is based, which in practice meansonec support backup via Time Machine on all Time Capsule models. For many long-time fans AppThus ends an era.
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Time Capsule was first introduced in 2008 and was a fairly unique device. Apple then connected a Wi-Fi router to a storage device for automatic backup of Macs via Time Machine. You just had to plug it into the network and the computer would practically back up itself. At a time when cloudBack then, electronic storage was not nearly as widespread as it is today, it was a very elegant solution.
The problem is that Time Capsule uses the old AFP protocol (Apple Filing Protocol), whose history dates back to the 80s. Apple Although it has been gradually sidelining it since 2013 in favor of the more modern SMB, it has maintained at least basic compatibility until now. However, with macOS 27 Golden Gate, AFP disappears from the operating system completely. As a result, all models AirTime Capsule ports will no longer function as a storage destination for macOS 27 after updating Time MachineThe new system requires SMBv2 or SMBv3 and at the same time stricter security standards that the old hardware simply does not meet.
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The good news is at least that the community has already come up with a possible solution. MicrosoftDeveloper James Chang created the TimeCapsuleSMB project, which allows you to add modern SMB3 support to your Time Capsule and still use the device. However, it is not an official solution from Applu and its long-term reliability has not yet been verified on a larger scale.
For most users, the easiest way to go will be to upgrade to an external drive or a modern NAS server that supports the latest versions of SMB. However, if you still have a Time Capsule at home that has been working without any problems for years, it's another reminder of how quickly things can get old. Apple has been getting rid of older technologies in recent years. After the end of AirWith the addition of router ports and support for Intel Macs, it's now the turn of one of the most interesting network boxes to ever bear the bitten apple in its logo.
Big mistake…
It is one of the most beautiful and effective devices that Apple
had in his portfolio
I have had it to my complete satisfaction in the 1TB version since it was launched and I am still completely satisfied - a secure, powerful router, disk and automatic backup without worries....
Apple unfortunately, he completely left infrastructure matters without a replacement...
Big mistake…
It is one of the most beautiful and effective devices that Apple
had in portfolio
I have had it to my complete satisfaction in the 1TB version since it was launched and I am still completely satisfied - a secure, powerful router, disk and automatic backup without worries....
Apple unfortunately, he completely left infrastructure matters without a replacement...